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ISMAT CHUGHTAI
Introduction to ‘Kallu’
‘Kallu’ is a short story written by Ismat
Chughtai, an eminent Indian writer in Urdu,
known for her indomitable spirit and a fierce
feminist ideology.
Love- The first and the most important thing that the
story tells is love, love which amma had for Kallu. Love,
which drives her to do any sort of hardship for her child.
She sewed clothes, washed utensils in order to raise
Kallu to the sky. Love, which Kallu had for Salima bi. It
enabled him to be attached with the family in which he
was deeply insulted. After becoming the Deputy
Collector also he married the girl he choosed as a child.
Hard work- This story also symbolizes the hard
word done both by Kallu and his mother to
achieve things which are beyond expected.
From working in a house as a servant to
becoming a Deputy collector Kallu shows the
dedication and hard work to achieve the place
he is in.
Sacrifice- The story also enchants the sacrifice
done by Kallu’s mother. First she left her in
Mamuni Jan’s place for the betterment of Kallu.
When Kallu was sent off by Mamuni Jan she did
everything she could do to see her child grow.